First storefront award goes to The Dusty Attic

The Colfax Downtown Association has awarded the first storefront grant out of the newly-established storefront grant fund. The fund was started earlier this year with funds paid to the association from Colfax businesses through the Washington Main Street tax incentive program.

“We're glad to give out our first grants and help out,” said Valoree Gregory, Colfax unified executive director.

The Downtown Association had $2,500 available in its first round of awards. Initially, a $2,000 grant was awarded to Garth Mader who had planned to purchase the DeHart building at 213 N. Main Street.

A $500 gr...